Hello, hello! It's Friday, it's a 3-day weekend, summer is almost here...there is a lot to be happy about today! May has been a whirlwind, and I for one am excited about the long weekend. If you're looking for some last minute Memorial Day inspiration, go back and checkOUT last Friday's post for lots of great ideas! Though we aren't expected to have the best holiday weather here in CT, it feels good to know that Sunday night won't be here until Monday night!
I'm also excited that school is
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Rhubarb Muffins
Guess what? I have another rhubarb recipe for you! This time it's Rhubarb Muffins. The rhubarb season is short so you need to take full advantage of this tasty vegetable. That's right rhubarb is actually a veggie! But it's most commonly treated in cooking and baking as a fruit.
I love this recipe...these rhubarb muffins bake up nice and big, have the perfect texture and are topped with a classic cinnamon and sugar sprinkle. They make your whole house smell divine. My daughter came home from
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Our Favorite Strawberry Banana Smoothie
One of the best snacks I can have waiting for the kids when they get off the school bus in the afternoon is a smoothie. And this Strawberry Banana Smoothie is one of their favorite flavors!
I am not entirely sure what goes on at school after lunch, but I do know whatever it is makes my kids awfully hungry. When the bus pulls up, they race down the hill, crash through the backdoor and start clamoring "What's for snack? What's for snack?" No "Hey mom! How are you? How was
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Check In and Check Out | 05.20.16
Happy FriYay everyone! Time is just flying by and it's already time to start thinking about school ending, summer break and vacations! Can you believe next weekend is Memorial Day weekend? It totally snuck up on me. If it snuck up on you too, keep reading because this week's checkIN & checkOUT is full of Memorial Day inspiration!
checkOUT: Red, White and Blue Mason Jars
I love this mason jar project. These patriotic jars are easy to make and are perfect for backyard picnics. Fill
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Easy and Delicious Homemade Iced Mocha
Here's how you know you're a coffee addict: When you get in the car to head to a practice or a game, and you hear a litle toddler voice ask "We stop and get mama's coffee first?" That's when you know you're running on caffiene! With the warmer spring weather, I have switched back to my beloved iced coffee. And on those crazy, hectic days when I want to treat myself, I go for an Iced Mocha. My toddler doesn't have this part down yet, but I know my older kids could tell you "Medium Iced Mocha,
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